Berkeley ‘golden duplex’ vote highlights conflicts between tenants and landlords By Frances DinkelspielJuly 28202012:45 p.m.Sept. 29 The City Council will look tonight at whether to place a measure on the November ballot eliminating the rent control exemption for golden duplexes.
Renters rally against UC Berkeley’s possible attempt to evict them from rent-controlled building By Frances DinkelspielJune 3020203:25 p.m.June 30 Cal is buying 1921 Walnut St. and may tear it down to make way for a student housing complex that can hold 850 to 1,000 students.
Berkeley council votes to crack down on short-term rentals of multiple units by same owner By Emilie RagusoJuly 1120162:48 p.m.Sept. 29
Berkeley City Council OKs spare bedrooms, but not backyard cottages, for short-term rentals By Frances DinkelspielJune 9201612 p.m.Sept. 29 The new rules also make it clear that owners of multi-unit apartment buildings cannot rent their apartments for less than 14 days.
Short-term rentals are squeezing out Berkeley renters By Frances DinkelspielMay 26201511:50 a.m.Sept. 29